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03-26-2023, 06:05 PM
Thread: Wireless kill switch
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Re: Wireless kill switch
I used one on my prokicker motor the last two years. It works well for that. Last winter I hooked it up to my main motor also. Using fells splitter. I have had trouble getting it to kill the main...
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03-26-2023, 05:54 PM
Thread: 2021 Ranger RT188P 115hp 4 stroke
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Re: 2021 Ranger RT188P 115hp 4 stroke
I would not go out in a bass type boat. Above two foot waves. Plus you would have to watch for those cubby cab boat wakes. Just curious if you want to fish Lake Erie. Why did you buy a bass boat. I...
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12-19-2022, 07:48 PM
Thread: walleye bandits
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Re: walleye bandits
Khaki Has been good. Plus gold black. You would want a wonderbread or other white bandit also. Depending on water clarity and sunshine other colors get hot as well. A bunch of custom colors are very...
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12-16-2021, 03:43 PM
Thread: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
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Re: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
I would recommend rechargeable battery’s for the handheld remote. Plus an extra set to have along. I fishing out of a lund 1875 crossover. I did use a small ram mount to hold the remote in. Plus a...
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12-16-2021, 03:38 PM
Thread: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
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Re: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
I had a tr1 before the reactor. Reactor is far better except for one thing. The throttle control is not near as sensitive compared to the tr1. In other words one push of the button. The throttle...
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12-15-2021, 09:29 PM
Thread: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
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Re: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
Garmin and lowrance are competing company’s. I doubt they would let the autopilot fully work with lowrance. Have you tried to find out what the cheapest garmin chart plotter that’s reactor compatible...
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12-15-2021, 11:21 AM
Thread: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
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Re: Garmin Reactor 40 Kicker
I have reactor 40 kicker. With lowrance hds 12 setup. My lowrance hooked up to Nema 2000 will allow the reactor to do software updates. As far as following tracks. I think you have to have garmin...
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10-05-2021, 04:30 PM
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Re: Fishing with Dean, Scott, and Randy 10/4/2021
I know you posted do not bring up the battery’s. But did you load test them. I had one two year old battery that one of the cells went out. I guess from boat vibrations.
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Yes Tr 1 gold is no more. Few new ones being sold...
Yes Tr 1 gold is no more. Few new ones being sold yet. My tr1 died this last summer. Upgraded to the new reactor kicker. . Way better system. But cost more. I already had a Nema network. So install...
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02-07-2021, 11:17 AM
Thread: i-Pilot Suggestions
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You may be able to get a 24 volt motor to troll 6...
You may be able to get a 24 volt motor to troll 6 hours at walleye speeds. On a 17 foot boat. I doubt very much you could make it last going 2.4 to 2.6 mph salmon speeds. What minimum speed does the...
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02-07-2021, 10:17 AM
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Would suck down less gas with a kicker motor...
Would suck down less gas with a kicker motor also. Get something like itroll to control the kicker speed at the dash. Way easier to dial in the speed then using the kicker throttle. Plus when you go...
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02-06-2021, 08:39 PM
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I do not have this big a boat. Even with lithium...
I do not have this big a boat. Even with lithium battery’s. I think you would be draining the battery’s way to fast. Considering with that size boat you could be out in some rough weather. The...
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01-04-2021, 07:28 PM
Thread: Rod holder location
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I have seen some boats using three or four inline...
I have seen some boats using three or four inline plastic rod holders. Mounted On the front of the passenger console. In the bow. Maybe with some elastic cords. To keep them from flying out....
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12-30-2020, 01:09 PM
Thread: Auto Pilot question
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I picked up Garmins reactor kicker autopilot last...
I picked up Garmins reactor kicker autopilot last year. It replaced my tr1 gold. I really like it so far. Nice to not have to mess with tieing in the main motor. Also includes kicker speed control....
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04-06-2017, 02:44 PM
Thread: Radio and flares
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do you have a nema network in your boat already....
do you have a nema network in your boat already. If so the marine radios that work with nema 2000 are easier to hook up. You can get gps data for the distress button. Standard horizon does have a...
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03-16-2017, 10:57 AM
Thread: New Boat & Gear Setup Question
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I sure you will need trolling socks to get your...
I sure you will need trolling socks to get your trolling speed down. The Amish outfitters beefy bags work well. They are not the cheapest but built heavy duty. Some people like to use smaller ones...
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03-14-2017, 10:16 PM
Thread: kicker mount/swim platform
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I have a tr1 gold autopilot on a 19 foot Lund. I...
I have a tr1 gold autopilot on a 19 foot Lund. I use it on a t8 kicker. It works great for that size boat. On your size boat it can have a constant steering issue. The kicker motor does not have...
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03-13-2017, 05:49 PM
Thread: New Boat & Gear Setup Question
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Sometimes those built in rod holders do not work...
Sometimes those built in rod holders do not work the best while trolling. They do not angle the rods out to the side enough. The three vertical rod trees work very nice. With Cisco or traxtech making...
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The Flares are ok'd for day or night use. You...
The Flares are ok'd for day or night use. You just need a three pack. They do expire so it sometimes best to buy local. You can try to find the longest before expire in the store. You also need a...
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03-08-2017, 05:30 PM
Thread: Electronics mount question
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I would run a network cords up to the bow also....
I would run a network cords up to the bow also. The hds 12 have two inputs for nema 2000 and Lowrance network. that way you can have the bow or transom networked. With both of the units having built...
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03-07-2017, 04:44 PM
Thread: Electronics mount question
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I do that with my bow mount. I have ciscos track...
I do that with my bow mount. I have ciscos track system so it is easy to move. I have the balls out mount with a short arm and 12 inch arm. I use the short arm in back and the 12 inch arm when bow...
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04-09-2016, 05:53 PM
Thread: motel or rental for next weekend
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I would not stay at the super 8 in port Clinton....
I would not stay at the super 8 in port Clinton. Took my first trip to Erie last year. The parking lot was mostly a deep lake. You had to back the boat in over the curb to a small grass and gravel...
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03-15-2016, 01:05 PM
Thread: Storing stick baits
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I use Planos 3701 boxes. Those are the thin...
I use Planos 3701 boxes. Those are the thin Version of the 3700. I then have a Shimano bag that came with the wider 3700 boxs. With the thin version boxes you can fit more crankbaits in the same size...
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03-08-2016, 11:05 PM
Thread: Off shore raido
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If you have a nema 2000 network in your boat get...
If you have a nema 2000 network in your boat get a marine radio with a nema 2000 hookup. It is way easier to hook up to your fishlocator then the nema 183 thin wires. I beleive icon just came out...
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02-29-2016, 06:26 PM
Thread: Drift Sock - Size, brand?
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I use the 36 inch drift socks from Amish...
I use the 36 inch drift socks from Amish outfitters. For your boat i think the 36 inch would be more then enough. If anything I would buy two 36 . If it is a real goofy wind you could put one in back...
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